Has anybody used this thing. What was your experience with it. I am very concerned about scratching my truck since it is like blue, black. Thanks for the help.

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• -1999 Ford F-150 Supercab Flareside ORP
• -Deep Wedgewood Blue
• -4.6 Liter V-8, Automatic Tranny 3.55 LS Rear End
• -Lund Lighted Moon Visor (painted)
• -Lund Interceptor Bug Guard (painted)
• -Deflecta-Shield Window Rain Guards (painted)
• -Delecta-Shield Slotted Tail Light Covers (painted)
• -Manik Grille Guard
• -Ford Factory Cab Steps
• -Extang Soft Bed Cover
• -Yellow Under Car Strip Lights
• -Tinted Windows (5% totally illegal)
• -Pioneer P725R CD Player w/Flip Face Head Unit
• -Superwhite Bulbs (from Online Store)
• -K&N Air Filter
• -Air Box Silencer Removed
• -Cranked Torsion Bars to Level Truck Out
• -In Loving Memory of Craig W. Menth Sr. Maltese Cross Fire Memorial Sticker

www.my-f150.com/steveo
steveo@f150fanatic.com



[This message has been edited by steveo (edited 05-31-2000).]

 

I've been using one since i got my truck in March. As long as you have a good coat of wax on the truck it should be ok. It's supposed to be treated with a special compound to lift the dust. Plus I've seen a lot classic car buffs using them at car shows, but who knows.
Also the little dash dust is great for the inside of the truck as well as the door jams.
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[This message has been edited by Spargo2 (edited 05-31-2000).]

 

Hey steveo:
I am about as picky as they come about my vehicle's finish. Since my truck is black, everything shows. I use the California Car Duster to take off the dust film that seems to build all the time. I have had no problems with it harming my paint. It's a great product. One thing to keep in mind, though: the fibers are treated with a kind of wax, and it will leave little smears here and there. But, they come right off with the next wash.

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Mod Highlights: Window tint, light covers, Linex bedliner, ARE LSII lid, and a Flowmaster cat-back exhaust kit.
Wish list: K&N FIPK, Belltech 3/4 drop, rear sway bar, SuperChip, and a front bumper cover.
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[This message has been edited by selva1 (edited 05-31-2000).]

 

I have also seen many California dusters used at car shows, and if you think about it for a second, you can bet every vehicle there probably has several coats of wax. We drive our trucks on a daily basics and in order for the CD to work properly (no paint scratches, streaking on the paint) you should apply a good coat or two of wax. The California duster just glides over the paint. After 3 or 4 runs along the paint, I shake it out to remove any loose particles, then continue wiping. It doesn't work so well on the windshield as Selva1 mentioned, it leaves little streaks, not from the duster but from the dirt and bugs. I love mine and only paid $8.25 for it. I also use the California water blade. That works like a dream. You have to wash your vehicle by hand though and use plenty of water, this removes ALL the dirt, unlike the do-it-yourself car washers that use those high pressure sprayers.

F's&B's

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1998 (50th anniversary series) Solid Pacific Green F-150 XLT, Supercab, 6' bed, 2WD, 4.2L automatic, Limited Slip and Tow Pkg., Rear slider

Performance Mods:
Superchip
4.10 gears
Outerwears pre-filter and K&N air filter
Dynomax Super Turbo muffler

Suspension:
Edelbrock IAS shocks
Hellwig rear sway bar

Other:
3" body lift
Signal mirrors
Stull polished grills
(4)55 watt driving lights
(2)55 watt back-up lights
all controlled by SPDT switches
Fiberglass hood ;-)
Painted tailgate handle and OEM air dam
Color keyed outer grill
OEM fender flares
Black Max soft Tonneau cover
Driver side grab handle
Lift lips
Viper alarm w/(remote start)
3" rear seat lift
Smart Park 2000
BFG AT's 265/75/16
Carr side steps.......
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[This message has been edited by franks&beans (edited 06-01-2000).]

 

The dusters are great. When you have a new one, wrap it in newspaper to absorb the excess parfin wax that is in the mop head. This will keep the duster from leaving streaks on the paint. Also, don't use it on a hot surface.

Chris

 

I absolutely love that thing. I keep one in my truck at all times. Since my truck is dark (torreador red metallic)dust shows real bad, especially on hood. Since I'm ****, my truck has to be perfect all the time, so I use it a few times a day, with great results. It does "lift" the dust instead of pushing it around. You can see me using it in a parking lot of a store and everything. I get tons of compliments on my trucks finish, and people want to know how I keep it that way. I never tell them though..(F150online secret)

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98 F150 4x4 ORP 5.4L Super Cab XLT, Loaded. 4" Trailmaster Suspension Lift, 35x12.50x16.5 BFG Mud Terrains, 16.5 x 9.75 Weld Racing Super Single II wheels, Stull Billet Grill and Bumper Insert, Billet Antenna, Ford Bug Guard, Custom Dual 40 series Flowmaster Exhaust out the back, Airaid FIPK, Super Chip, Ford Racing decal on Rear Slider, and a Ford Hitch Cover to top it off!

 

I swear by it.
Having a black truck, I use it all the time!

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'99 Black F-150 Sport
SuperCab
4.6 Romeo Triton
3.55 Rear-end,Tow Package,
MODS: Black low- profile bug deflector, K&N Air Filter

Wife's wheels: '91 Green Ranger XLT 3.0L

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Thanks to all of you guys, I spoke to Mudder last night and he also loves it. So I am off to the store to buy one. I seen that Wal-Mart has one for like 10.00 compared to buying it directly from the company.

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• -1999 Ford F-150 Supercab Flareside ORP
• -Deep Wedgewood Blue
• -4.6 Liter V-8, Automatic Tranny 3.55 LS Rear End
• -Lund Lighted Moon Visor (painted)
• -Lund Interceptor Bug Guard (painted)
• -Deflecta-Shield Window Rain Guards (painted)
• -Delecta-Shield Slotted Tail Light Covers (painted)
• -Manik Grille Guard
• -Ford Factory Cab Steps
• -Extang Soft Bed Cover
• -Yellow Under Car Strip Lights
• -Tinted Windows (5% totally illegal)
• -Pioneer P725R CD Player w/Flip Face Head Unit
• -Superwhite Bulbs (from Online Store)
• -K&N Air Filter
• -Air Box Silencer Removed
• -Cranked Torsion Bars to Level Truck Out
• -In Loving Memory of Craig W. Menth Sr. Maltese Cross Fire Memorial Sticker

www.my-f150.com/steveo
steveo@f150fanatic.com



[This message has been edited by steveo (edited 06-01-2000).]

 

Steveo,
happy dusting!

 

I agree with F&B re the California water blade...it's a fabulous product. It used to take two towels to dry my truck but now it only takes one towel and that one's not as wet as the other two used to get. The blade really makes drying my truck much faster. I highly recommend it.





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'99 F150 SC, 4x2, Oxford white, flareside, 5.4, 3.55 rearend,
bodyside mouldings, Snugtop hard tonneau, K&N dropin and airbox mod.
Duraliner drop-in (gave up on the Penda Nascar). Gibson Supertruck. Ford 2-piece bra. Catch-All floor mats.
No door cracks yet at 6K!!!

Future mods: 2/4 lowering, and some Roush stuff.

 

Marv-
I was surprised to see you liked the water blade.
I bought one, used it once and thought it was a pain and took way longer to dry, especially around the wheel wells, so I took it back. I use "the absorber" and they don't cost $20. It works better than a towel and lasts longer than a chamois.

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Y2K XLT Supercab Flareside, Oxford White, Medium Graphite, Captains Chairs, 6-Disc, 5.4L, 3.55LS, Tow Pkg, Block Heater, Sliding Glass, Keyless Entry, 5-Spoke Al Wheels, P235/70R-16 OWL Tires, Clear Corner Lenses, Eaglite Plasma Headlights, Al Striker Plates for the rear doors, Oxford White Lund Interceptor, Line-X Liner.
Ordered: 01-17-00
Built: 02-23-00
Delivered: 03-13-00

 

I've been using the california duster for almost 11 years now. I've never had a problem with it. Over that amount of time I've saved a fortune in car washing cost.

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1998 F150 XLT, extended cab 3 door,Pacific Green, towing package, 4.6L V8, 3.55 LS,

Performance Mods
SUPERCHIP, K&N FIPK, Dual Exhaust (18" glasspack), Bosh Platinum +4 spark plugs

Apearance Mods
Lund deflector, Profile Windstream side window air deflectors, Prostripe silver multistripe, Diamond Plate Toolbox, Diamond Blue(HID) simulator Fog Lights, High output headlights (80watt low/ 100watt high)

Electronic Mods
Whistler Radar Dectector, Uniden Police Scanner, 29WX-ST Cobra CB Radio, with a Texas Star 100watt modulator and a Wilson 2000 Trucker antenna. A Clarion Security System with Keyless Entry,

Audio Mods
Kenwood KDC-6011 CD player/changer control head unit.
JL 10" sub-woofer
Fultron "Depth Charge" amp 200w max.
4, TR570-CX JL Audio Coaxial Speakers (factory location)

 

All4Chem: I really do like the Water Blade. Yeah, it works best on flat surfaces and can't get into the curves spots very well, but, all-in-all, it really does save me a lot of time and towels. I recommend it.

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'99 F150 SC, 4x2, Oxford white, flareside, 5.4, 3.55 rearend,
bodyside mouldings, Snugtop hard tonneau, K&N dropin and airbox mod.
Duraliner drop-in (gave up on the Penda Nascar). Gibson Supertruck. Ford 2-piece bra. Catch-All floor mats.
No door cracks yet at 6K!!!

Future mods: 2/4 lowering, and some Roush stuff.

 

I have the water blade and the absorber. The absorber works great but you are always wringing it out, then sometimes it will leave a little bit of water on the surface. The water blade is fast and no wringing, just don't use it on a dirty truck because it can scratch.

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2000 Lariat Flareside Supercab, 5.4, 3.55LS, towing package, captains chairs, 6 disc cd changer, Bugflector II and Herculiner Bedliner.




[This message has been edited by 2000Lariat (edited 06-02-2000).]

 

I ahev a question? WHat is this ABSORBER never heard of it and where can I get it......